After the ongoing T20 series against Australia, the Indian cricket team will play a Test series against South Africa at home, the team for which is going to be announced soon. The return of Rishabh Pant is considered certain, who has not played international matches since the injury suffered in England.

South Africa will play series in all three formats on India tour, starting with the Test series. A total of 2 matches will be played in the test series, this will be India’s second home test series under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. The first match will be played at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata from 14 to 18 November. The second Test will be held at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium from 22 to 26 November.

Rishabh Pant’s return confirmed, announcement will be made soon

There is every possibility that wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant can be included in this series. Let us tell you that he was injured in the fourth test played on the England tour. There was a fracture in his toe. After this he could not play in the Asia Cup. He was also out of the Test series against West Indies and Australia tour, now there is every possibility of his return to international cricket.

When will the team be announced?

There is news that today (Wednesday) BCCI can announce the team for the Test series against South Africa. If the team is not announced today then it can be done on Thursday. This will be India’s third Test series under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, India had drawn the 5-match series 2-2 against England. The series against West Indies was won 2-0.

India’s probable squad against South Africa

Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Where are both the teams in the WTC 2025-2027 points table?

The Indian team is at third place in the points table of the World Test Championship 2025-27. The team has won 4 out of 7 matches, lost 2 and drawn 1 match. South Africa has played 2 matches, out of which it has won 1 and lost 1. South Africa is at fourth place in the table.

BCCI has announced Team India for the Test series against South Africa. Rishabh Pant has returned to the team as vice-captain. This will be India’s third Test series in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. See which players have got a place in this team under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, who is out in place of Pant.

BCCI announced the team by issuing a press release on Wednesday. Along with the national team, the board also announced the India ‘A’ team for the 3-match ODI series against South Africa ‘A’. Tilak Verma has been made its captain.

This player returned to the team along with Rishabh Pant

Pant was injured in the fourth Test on the England tour, in which his toe was fractured. After that he was out of Asia Cup, Test series against West Indies and Australia tour. He has returned after more than 100 days.

Akash Deep has also returned to the team. Due to Pant’s arrival, N Jagadeesan had to be out of the team. Akash Deep has come in place of fast bowler Prasidh Krishna.

India’s test squad against South Africa

Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper, vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep.

India vs South Africa Test Schedule

• First Test – 14 to 18 November, 9:30 am (Eden Gardens)
• Second Test- 22 to 26 November, 9:30 am (Assam Cricket Association).

News #TeamIndia squad for Test series against South Africa and India A squad against South Africa A announced.

Details | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/dP8C8RuwXJ

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2025

The Indian cricket team has been announced for the Test series against the West Indies. The team captained by Shubman Gill includes Karun Nair, who got a chance after 8 years in England. Ravindra Jadeja is the vice -captain. Rishabh Pant is not fully fit yet, in his absence, N Jagadisin is the second wicket -keeper with Dhruv Jurlel. It was believed that Jasprit Bumrah could be rested from the Test series, but he has been selected.

Team India is currently playing in the Asia Cup 2025, where Shubman Gill is the vice -captain. India has confirmed its place in the final. The tournament final will be held in Dubai on 28 September. After this, the players will return to India, where the Test series against the West Indies will start from October 2.

Indian squad for Test series against West Indies

Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurael, Ravindra Jadeja (Vice -captain), Washington Sundar, Jaspreet Bumrah, Akshar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadisin (wicket -keeper), Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.

The main point of the test team

• Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Iswaran are not in place
• Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Reddy returns
• Ravindra Jadeja elected vice -captain
• Jaspreet Bumrah also included

Presenting #Teamindia‘S Squad for the West Indies Test Series #INDVWI , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/S4D5MDGJNN

– BCCI (@Bcci) September 25, 2025

What did Ajit Agarkar say on Karun Nair

Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar said about Karun Nair, “We expect more than Karun Nair, not only one innings is enough. Parkal can do better. We will want to give 15-20 opportunities to all, but this is not possible in these circumstances.” Let me tell you that after about 8 years, he got a chance in the Test series on the tour of England, but his performance was not good.

India vs West Indies Test Series 2025 schedule

The first Test between India and West Indies will be played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad from 2 to 6 October. The second Test will be held from 10 to 14 October at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. Both matches will start at 9:30 am Indian time.

India’s Next Test Captain 2025: Jasprit Bumrah was the first choice to become the next Test captain of the Indian cricket team after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. India won the only Test of the previous border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia under the captaincy of Bumrah. But now it has been revealed why the fast bowlers lagged behind in this race and why Shubman Gill was chosen as the new Test captain. Recently, there was a long meeting between head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gill, which is decided to take command on England tour (India Tour of England 2025).

Rohit Sharma did not play in the first match of the previous border Gavaskar Trophy as he was to become a father. India won this Test under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah, after which Rohit took command but lost the series. In the final Test, Rohit kept himself out of the playing 11, even then the captain Bumrah was made and those who were expected to draw that loser match but it could not happen. In this Test, Bumrah got out of the match and Australia won by 6 wickets.

Why did Jaspreet Bumrah go backward?

Many giants of India have said that Shubman Gill is a good player emerging, but Jasprit Bumrah will be suitable as a new Test captain. He was also at the forefront of the race to become a new captain but lagged behind. He was injured in the final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah, who went out of the field due to injury to the pitch, could not return for a long time. He stayed out of the Champions Trophy, after which he did not even play in the opening matches of IPL.

This is not the first time that Bumrah stayed away from cricket for a long time due to injury. Even before the T20 World Cup in 2022, he stayed away from the ground for 11 months due to injury. The selectors wondered whether Bumrah should be given additional responsibility for captaincy in the Test team due to the concerns of the charge? Only after this the selectors considered the next option and Shubman Gill’s name came out. He is continuously playing in this format.

Cricket boss did not agree?

Shubman Gill was not unanimously chosen for the Test captaincy. On Thursday, a PTI report indicated that the ‘influential people running Indian cricket’ got angry with Gill’s sudden emergence, but BCCI chose him as a new captain and informed him about it. The report also said that Bumrah’s name may still emerge in the discussion, recently the “extended meeting” between Gill and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir in Delhi has almost confirmed his becoming a new captain. Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL, he has captained in the limited overs for India.

The report said, “Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s presence in Mumbai to worship at the Siddhivinayak temple intensified that Shubman Gill is still not ready for the role of leadership. A few days ago, there was a long meeting of the new captain Gill with the coach in Delhi, so there is little possibility of the selectors or Gambhir to retreat from his original stance. But it would be completely silly to assume that Gill was not taken into confidence before Gill was selected as the next Test captain. “

When will the Indian team announce for England tour?

The IPL 2025 is still going on, due to its postponement, there was full emphasis on restoring it, which is now starting from 17 May. The BCCI will announce Team India’s squad for the tour of England before the IPL final.

India Squad for England 5 Match Test Series: The Indian cricket team has to go to England tour next month. India’s tour of England will start with the first Test match on 20 June. Team India will play a 5 -match Test series on England tour. This will be India’s first Test series after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Before this series, it is believed to meet Team India’s new Test captain. According to reports, young Shubman Gill will be the captain of Team India in the series against England. At the same time, Yashasvi Jaiswal can be made vice -captain. It is being told that Jaspreet Bumrah will not be given captaincy in view of the fitness.

These players can get a chance

Sai Sudarshan is expected to get a chance in the Test series against England. Sudarshan has made a lot of headlines with a bang in IPL 2025. He can start the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Apart from this, Shreyas Iyer may also return to the team. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is difficult to get a chance.

Among the fast bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah may have famous Krishna, Mohammad Siraj and Harshit Rana. Apart from this, only two spinners can be included in the 15 -member team. A group of about 20 players can be selected for England tour. Apart from the 15 -member team, the rest of the players can be sent with the team as a travel reserve.

India’s possible 15-member team for the five-match Test series against England- Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurael (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jaspreet Bumrah, famous Krishna, Mohammad Siraj, Harsh Siraj Siraj, Harshit Rana, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.

Potential Travel Reserve Player- Akashdeep, Shardul Thakur, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal